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  1. dom.robles

    exhaust manifold

    what are you guys running for exhaust manifold for the 2.5. i understand most of our tj's are prone to failure in this regard, just wondering whats out there that i can trust.
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    Electrical short

    last week my turn signals and brake lights went out, i was on the road so i just stopped and was able to just replace the fuses. they worked for about another 3 minutes before the fuses blew again. i had to leave the jeep at home while i was travelling but im getting home today and will be...
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    New use for old axle shaft

    so i broke an axle shaft a few months back and its been laying in the backyard for awhile now. i was just wondering since i guess its a relatively common break if anyones ever found a new use for a shaft like this. it seems like such a nice piece of metal it feels a shame to just throw it out. i...
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    Suspension upgrade

    so the po installed a rough country lift but im not entirely sure the height. rough country really has lived up to its name and i feel like my spine is compressing whenever i hit a bump in the road, so im wondering what is the best way to go about softening the ride while keeping good quality...
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    Anyone know what this hole in the tub is for?

    Anyone know what this sticker is covering? Really an eyesore it’s there on both sides. It looks like there was a factory fender flare along that line. I can tell there’s about an inch diameter hole behind that sticker but I’m just curious if anyone knows what it is or why it’s there. And if I...
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    California Door surrounds

    selling a pair of factory door surrounds came off a 99 tj. price is $50 located in southern california.
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    California Wheel and tire

    selling this wheel and brand new tire located in southern california. The tire is brand new never hit the asphalt, wheel is used with wear but overall in good condition. was hoping to get around 75 but definitely open for offers. 30x9.5r15lt.
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    Carpet suggestions

    I’m searching for a new carpet for my 99 tj. It’s got the short console and the carpet js now a tattered rag. Looking for the best (and cheapest) carpet preferably in black or maybe charcoal that will fit this specific style interior. Most carpets I’ve seen hav a big hole for the console which...
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    Tow bar recovery

    so I came across a video where roadkill's David Freiburger was doing a quick walk around of his "generic jeep." I'll attach an image of the thing that caught my eye. He explained he uses the tow bar mounts with a couple hitch pins as a recovery point, what do you guys think about this? with a...
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    What is the best way to repaint my hood?

    attached are some pictures of my hood and cowl, i believe this is referred to as orange peel correct me if im wrong. I'm just wondering what is the best way to paint this and make it new again. the po told me that all i need to do is wet-sand the clear coat and spray on a new one but what are...
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    Battery terminal connectors

    im adding some bumper mounted light pods soon and I was wondering if anyone has any idea for a battery terminal upgrade. I've seen others attach their new wiring straight onto the same post until its full and i dont want mine looking like that. i was wondering if there is a relatively cheap...
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    Grease

    this might be a dumb question but... i just bought my first grease gun to take my own at home maintenance a step further and im not exactly sure what kind of grease to use! i plan to lube the suspension and steering components as well as the driveshaft as its recently been rebuilt with greasable...
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    Driveshaft installation

    i recently rebuilt my driveshaft and plan to reinstall it tomorrow. just wondering if theres anything i should keep an eye on during the install. most just worried about orientation of the shaft and if the ears need to be aligned or something like that. thanks!
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    How much (for upper window frames)?

    I came across these soft top door frames today. I looked it up and saw they sell new for 50-70 a piece! Just wondering what you guys would pay/think is fair for these frames used but minty. I’m thinking around 60 but I don’t know if that’s dumb low or fair judging by the new prices
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    Locking lug

    Any ideas on how to pop this lock off? I’m trying to avoid ruining a socket lmk wat u guys think!
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    Should I run a different size spare tire?

    im currently running 32x11.5r15 on my tj, the spare isnt holding air. i found a great deal for a brand new wheel and tire for $25 but the size is 30x9.5r15. can or should i run this as my spare, and could i fit this tire on the wheels im running currently so they all match. thanks in advance.
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    Driveshaft rebuild

    i pulled my front driveshaft not long ago due to a noisy cv joint. i want to rebuild it so i can go on my way its my dd so ive just been driving without the front shaft. my question is should i just get a rebuild kit and rebuild it myself or should i bring it into a shop to have it rebuilt. if i...
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    Squeaking noise after off-roading

    I got some snow in the local mountains a few days back and I took my 99 2.5 up to play around in. It's a pretty mellow dirt road but there were a few puddles and some dust at the bottom where it was dry. When i hit the pavement i started hearing a squeaking noise which i had a good bit of...
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    Funky Sound

    cant seem to pinpoint this knock at idle and rattle during rev. wondering if anyones got any ideas before i start digging. its been idling kinda rough as well, it'll drop in rpm and send some vibrations through the cabin
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    Engine Knocking / Ticking

    Ive been noticing lately that my 99 TJ has a knocking or ticking going on immediately after startup and at idle whenever i come to a stop. It doesn't seem to happen while the engine is at speed but it does however put off a terrible screech/rattle at higher rpm's. Originally i thought I had a...